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Zubeen Garg: The Voice That United A Divided Land

Zubeen Garg: The Voice That United A Divided Land

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Zubeen Garg was not just Assam's voice, he was its heartbeat, its rebellion, and its song of unity in a land often torn apart.

Tremors felt in Delhi, North India as 5.5-quake hits Uttarakhand

Tremors felt in Delhi, North India as 5.5-quake hits Uttarakhand

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

There were no reports of loss of property or life.

The Man Who Captures Vultures On Camera

The Man Who Captures Vultures On Camera

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Like the dinosaurs, vultures face extinction. From 40 million 33 years ago, only 35,000 to 45,000 vultures remain in India.

Putin, Kim, Erdogan to attend China's V-Day parade

Putin, Kim, Erdogan to attend China's V-Day parade

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Twenty-six foreign leaders, including Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, will attend China's V-Day commemorations on September 3. Japan has expressed concerns about the event's anti-Japanese overtones.

Waterlogging, traffic woes hit Delhi after heavy rain

Waterlogging, traffic woes hit Delhi after heavy rain

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The IMD has red and orange alerts for the hours ahead.

12 new N-reactors to come up, including in north India: Govt

12 new N-reactors to come up, including in north India: Govt

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

The nation will have nine nuclear reactors by 2024 and a new nuclear project, the first in northern India, will come up 150 kms away from Delhi in Gorakhpur of Haryana, the government informed the Rajya Sabha.

Direct long-haul flights, policy push key to Indian airports' hub ambition: CEOs

Direct long-haul flights, policy push key to Indian airports' hub ambition: CEOs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Indian airports' push to become global hubs will depend on reducing passenger leakage to rival airports abroad, scaling up direct long-haul connectivity, and offering transfer experiences that are faster, smoother, and more attractive than those of regional competitors, said panellists at the Business Standard Infrastructure Summit on Thursday.

PIX: Durand champs NEUFC honoured by President Murmu

PIX: Durand champs NEUFC honoured by President Murmu

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Speaking on behalf of the club, Abraham expressed his gratitude to the president for the recognition and lauded the Indian armed forces for their role in preserving the Durand Cup's legacy.

'South se saaf, north se half': Pilot's prediction for BJP

'South se saaf, north se half': Pilot's prediction for BJP

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The saffron party had realised after the first phase of the elections that it was "on the backfoot," Pilot said.

Fitness or formula? Arshdeep's absence raises questions

Fitness or formula? Arshdeep's absence raises questions

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

This brings us to the question of combination and perhaps Arshdeep could miss out on more games going into the T20 World Cup -- a tournament that will be held in the sub-continent -- India and Sri Lanka.

'Congress Needs To Be Realistic In Bihar'

'Congress Needs To Be Realistic In Bihar'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'Contesting fewer seats than last time but winning more and performing better... would be in the interest of the Congress.'

PIX: A Glimpse At Women's ODI World Cup Venues!

PIX: A Glimpse At Women's ODI World Cup Venues!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

From Mumbai to Colombo: Venues to host ICC Women's World Cup 2025

North will make us secondary citizens: Oppn CMs on delimitation

North will make us secondary citizens: Oppn CMs on delimitation

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

The meeting was attended by CMs of Kerala, Punjab and Telangana -- Pinarayi Vijayan, Bhagwant Manna and A Revanth Reddy, Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar, and senior BRS leader KT Ramarao among others.

Cong sided with anti-nationals during Operation Sindoor: Modi

Cong sided with anti-nationals during Operation Sindoor: Modi

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress party of supporting terrorists groomed by Pakistan and protecting infiltrators during a rally in Assam. He also highlighted development projects undertaken by the BJP government in the state.

Homebound Review: Highly Recommended

Homebound Review: Highly Recommended

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

In the slot of rural poor, there are those who struggle to pull themselves out of crumbling hovels, and there are the Jamtara-like bunch who turn to crime. Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound is about the former, whose quest for respect and dignity is thwarted because they are underprivileged, notes Deepa Gahlot.

SC upholds bar on declaring tribal lands as waqf properties

SC upholds bar on declaring tribal lands as waqf properties

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court refused to stay a provision barring the declaration of tribal lands as waqf properties, upholding key provisions of the Amended Waqf Act.

'Spy' YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra sent to 4-day police remand

'Spy' YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra sent to 4-day police remand

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Malhotra was among the 12 people arrested from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh over the past two weeks on suspicion of espionage, with investigators suspecting the presence of a Pakistan-linked spy network operating in north India.

'We Are Not Listening To The Alarms'

'We Are Not Listening To The Alarms'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'What we are witnessing is not a freak incidence or a freak occurrence, but a new climate reality where warming oceans, monsoon variability and local geography are combining to produce extreme events.'

They Call Him OG Review: Pawan Kalyan Never Looked Better

They Call Him OG Review: Pawan Kalyan Never Looked Better

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The emotional quotient of They Call Him OG falls flat, the plotting looks jerky, and the runtime feels compromised, but hey, if you are a Pawan Kalyan fan, none of this matters, notes Arjun Menon.

7.8 earthquake kills 40 in Iran; tremors in North India

7.8 earthquake kills 40 in Iran; tremors in North India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

A major earthquake measuring 7.8 on the richter scale rocked the Iran-Pakistan border on Tuesday, tremors of which were experienced in North India, including New Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab.

Delhi baba booked for sexually harassing 17 students at his institute

Delhi baba booked for sexually harassing 17 students at his institute

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Female students alleged that Saraswati used abusive language, sent obscene messages, and made unwanted physical advances.

PHOTOS: Battling the harsh North India winter

PHOTOS: Battling the harsh North India winter

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Intense cold wave coupled with dense fog led to the death of 12 persons -- nine in Uttar Pradesh and three in Punjab.

North India bears brunt of cold wave; 7 dead in Himachal

North India bears brunt of cold wave; 7 dead in Himachal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

North India continued to be under the grip of cold wave as temperatures remained below the normal levels in most parts of the region, while seven persons were killed in avalanches in Himachal Pradesh.

'20-30 bullets' fired at ISKCON temple in US, India urges action

'20-30 bullets' fired at ISKCON temple in US, India urges action

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

A similar incident had occurred earlier this year when, on March 9, a Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California, was found desecrated just days ahead of a so-called 'Khalistani referendum' in Los Angeles, according to temple authorities.

'Can't wait to be back...' Surya sweats it out in gym!

'Can't wait to be back...' Surya sweats it out in gym!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has started putting in the hard yards on the road to recovery ahead of next month's Asia Cup.

India's services sector growth remained almost flat in May

India's services sector growth remained almost flat in May

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The Indian services growth broadly steadied in May and was underpinned by healthy demand conditions, new client wins and greater staffing capacity, a monthly report said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index was at 58.8 in May, marginally up from April's 58.7 and signalled another sharp rate of expansion.

Varma to lead South Zone in Duleep Trophy

Varma to lead South Zone in Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Tilak Varma was in fine touch for Hampshire recently, smashing 100, 56, 47 and 112 in four innings for the English county side.

Tanush Kotian: West Zone's 'crisis man' delivers again

Tanush Kotian: West Zone's 'crisis man' delivers again

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Tanush Kotian once again showcased his ability to absorb pressure with a fighting fifty to shore up West Zone against Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy semifinals

Kashmir's Unmarked Graves: The Stunning Truth!

Kashmir's Unmarked Graves: The Stunning Truth!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

As many as 2,493 graves were identified as belonging to foreign terrorists who were killed in counter-insurgency operations.
These individuals often lacked identification to conceal their networks and maintain Pakistan's plausible deniability.

Skipper Surya is fit and ready for Asia Cup!

Skipper Surya is fit and ready for Asia Cup!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Ahead of the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel's meeting to pick India's Asia Cup squad, T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has cleared his fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Duleep Trophy: Jaiswal slams fifty; Shreyas Iyer fails again

Duleep Trophy: Jaiswal slams fifty; Shreyas Iyer fails again

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Central Zone advanced to the Duleep Trophy final by virtue of their first innings lead in the drawn match against West Zone.

After Indus treaty suspension, India cuts Baglihar flow; Kishanganga next?

After Indus treaty suspension, India cuts Baglihar flow; Kishanganga next?

Rediff.com4 May 2025

India has stopped releasing water from the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River and is planning similar measures at the Kishanganga Dam on the Jhelum River, following a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. These hydroelectric dams offer India the ability to regulate water releases. This decision potentially affects the Indus Waters Treaty, a decades-old agreement between India and Pakistan governing the use of the Indus River and its tributaries. The Baglihar and Kishanganga dams have been points of contention between the two nations in the past.

What's The Point Of Quad If Trump Equates India-Pakistan?

What's The Point Of Quad If Trump Equates India-Pakistan?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

If the only superpower, which calls India an ally, sees the region through an India-Pakistan prism, it is unacceptable. Rather than endorse India's sphere of influence, this undermines it, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'Petrol, Diesel In GST? Not In Immediate Future'

'Petrol, Diesel In GST? Not In Immediate Future'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'Tax cannot be emotional.'

6.3 magnitude quake in Tajikistan jolts Delhi, Amritsar and north India

6.3 magnitude quake in Tajikistan jolts Delhi, Amritsar and north India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

There were no immediate reports of any loss of life or damage to property.

US tariff shock to hit Bengal's labour-intensive industries

US tariff shock to hit Bengal's labour-intensive industries

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on India is set to deliver a major blow to West Bengal's export-driven economy, with the state's labour-intensive leather, engineering and marine sectors expecting losses ahead of the festive season, stakeholders said. The increased levies on Indian products for the country's purchases of Russian oil came into effect on Wednesday, bringing the total amount of tariff imposed on New Delhi to 50 per cent.

Over 300 flights delayed at Delhi airport amid heavy rain

Over 300 flights delayed at Delhi airport amid heavy rain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

In a post on X in the morning, IndiGo said there was heavy downpour over Delhi, causing some temporary disruption to flight schedules.

Feud erupts in Matua head family in Bengal; BJP uneasy

Feud erupts in Matua head family in Bengal; BJP uneasy

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

A family feud within the politically influential Matua community has erupted between Union minister Shantanu Thakur and his brother, BJP MLA Subrata Thakur, creating ripples in West Bengal's political landscape and posing a challenge for the BJP ahead of upcoming elections.

What Does Karwa Chauth Mean To Modern India?

What Does Karwa Chauth Mean To Modern India?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

What do modern Indian women think about Karwa Chauth? Rediff.com speaks to two young working women who express their views on celebrating the festival.

'Saiyaara Is Striking A Chord With Gen Z'

'Saiyaara Is Striking A Chord With Gen Z'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

'Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have captured the relevance to and imagination of Gen Z and millennial viewers.'